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  1. 10-12-2009, 04:49 PM #1
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    Talking Lexus hybrid lol at the drag strip... South East Drag Day...

    I finally got her to the drag strip today and I was hoping to break into the high 13s. My best time was basically a 14 flat

    I've gone to the drag strip before and hosted events before but it really was different in a hybrid. Whereas in the past I, like everyone else, just get in the car and go (never used any cooling etc methods on my 400/430, why lol) the 450h is different b/c of the battery......which was kind of a PITA today...

    So after a couple runs, I drained my battery down to the low reserve "purple" area, 2 bars or less. Uhhhh....the GS 450h is detuned at 292hp vs the GS 350 303hp (same 3.5 DI engine) and the car does accelerate faster/slower depending on the battery charge.

    So I had to drive around some, so the motor would recharge the battery. Coasting also recharges the battery as well as braking. Uhhhhhhhhh So after my 1/4 mile run, instead of exiting off the track at the earlier gate, I would coast to the end like I am in a 8 second drag car trying to get the brakes to recharge the battery D

    There is also a "Flash Charge" I can do, but its only recommended once every 3-4 days or so. It takes about 5 minutes and basically you are charging the battery stationary. My of my runs were with a half full battery to 75% full, I could never charge her up past that. Dammit

    The other part is I could not get comfy launching the car and it is an issue I've had at "lights". Since its a hybrid, THERE IS NO TORQUE BRAKING!!! lol In the 450h, if you press the gas, NOTHING HAPPENS. It doesn't rev, it doesn't make a sound. I got in 18 runs and still really couldn't figure out the best method for launching. This hurt my times

    Overall I had fun and it was a VERY DIFFERENT experience taking a hybrid to the drag strip compared to a conventional car. Its hilarious that everyone around is BOOMING and VROOMING and well, I am creeping up to the start up line not making a sound as the car is running on the battery under 20 MPH..... Its funny to see peoples faces like "WTF is this ****".....

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    I took my G/F on a run, actually ran a 14.617 with her and a fun trunk This is the view head on from the passenger seat for those that have never dragged their car before. 100.79 MPH


    My fastest time 14.057...my 2nd run..it was downhill after that 14.2, 14.4, 14.6, then a 15 lol..... My battery only had 4 bars at the time....so I had more power but that was my best. It was cooler at the time...


    Not sure what vehicle that was but I got smoked


    Look at that weight transfer!


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  2. 10-12-2009, 04:52 PM #2
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    nice.
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep.
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  3. 10-12-2009, 04:57 PM #3
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    Of course he got smoked by that Chevelle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Revmaynard View Post
    Of course he got smoked by that Chevelle.
    Electric vs. Detroit Muscle lol.

    Good stuff, that big car moves for what it has.

    Edit: Racing the GTRs lol, whoever has the most mods/better RT wins. EVERYTIME.
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    Quote Originally Posted by totsubo View Post
    Your car (#1 car) is quick. I could not believe how badly I (#2 car) got killed.











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  6. 10-12-2009, 05:00 PM #6
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    who won between the 5.0 and bmw ?
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    nice clean engine bay
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  8. 10-12-2009, 05:01 PM #8
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    nice
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    lol for being such a big car, its faster then i expected. i bet you would beat me at the track in my si, but i SUCK at shifting fast

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    Faster than most of the "modded" cars on here, sadly....

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    Quote Originally Posted by swollix View Post
    Faster than most of the "modded" cars on here, sadly....
    When will you be able to run me, for those classics
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    Quote Originally Posted by LS3_KID View Post
    When will you be able to run me, for those classics

    Uhh never. Besides they will look far too small on your C6.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swollix View Post
    Faster than most of the "modded" cars on here, sadly....
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    lol sweet
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    That's pretty damn cool.
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    cool to see you trying it and doing it diff ways to see what it'd do and if you could improve it anymore...be interesting to see what they'll do in 10-15 yrs from now
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    reps for being different

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    Rofl. Dude, you have my complete respect for dragging a Hybrid. It's the way of the future man. Rock on.

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  19. 10-13-2009, 10:12 AM #19
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    Wow that's faster than what I would expect out of a hybrid.
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    Thanks everyone for the kind remarks!!
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